Senate, June 27, 2024 -- The committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development, to whom were referred ; the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2447) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Aaron L. Saunders, Jessica Ann Giannino, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect against attempts to ban, remove, or restrict library access to materials; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2528) of Julian Cyr, Natalie M. Higgins, John Francis Moran, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to free expression;(accompanied by bill, House, No. 4005) of James K. Hawkins and others for legislation to encourage the improvement of free libraries and library systems; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4229) of John Francis Moran and others relative to the right of students to freedom of expression in public schools; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4235) of Aaron L. Saunders and others for legislation to further regulate access to certain library materials; report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2839).
Sponsored bills
By Representative Saunders of Belchertown, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Aaron L. Saunders and others for legislation to further regulate access to certain library materials. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James K. Hawkins and others for legislation to encourage the improvement of free libraries and library systems. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
By Representative Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4273) of Patricia A. Haddad and Michael J. Rodrigues (by vote of the town) that the town of Somerset be authorized to acquire interests in certain land in said town for sewer purposes. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Maddy summaryThis bill allows mutual banks and credit unions to merge into a single credit union with approval from their boards and the state commissioner. It also permits mutual banks to convert into credit unions, requiring depositors to become members within two years and mandating the disposal of non-permissible assets. Additionally, the legislation expands the types of investments credit unions can make, including asset-backed securities and services from other financial entities, while enabling credit unions to merge with various types of savings and cooperative banks.
By Representative Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2188) of Patricia A. Haddad for legislation to establish an interscholastic athletic head injury safety training program within the Department of Public Health. Public Health.
By Representatives Balser of Newton and Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2289) of Ruth B. Balser, Paul J. Donato and others relative to the installation of automatic sprinkler systems in certain new family dwellings. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2932) of David M. Rogers and others for legislation to establish a family caregiving tax credit. Revenue.
By Representative Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3014) of Carol A. Doherty and Patricia A. Haddad for legislation to promote public participation in public meetings. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
By Representative Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3536) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others relative to disability benefits for veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.